Explore

GPSMAP 62 comes with built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them.

Keep Your Fix

With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 62 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Add Maps

Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps. With 1.7G of onboard memory, you can conveniently download 24K and 100K topo maps and hit the trail, download BlueChart® g2 for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT® map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads. GPSMAP 62 also supports BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 62 is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

Get Connected

You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

Find Fun

GPSMAP 62 supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 62 stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 62 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)

Display size, WxH:

1.6" x 2.2" (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)

Display resolution, WxH:

160 x 240 pixels

Display type:

transflective, 65-K color TFT

Weight:

9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries

Battery:

2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

Battery life:

20 hours

Waterproof:

yes (IPX7)

Floats:

no

High-sensitivity receiver:

yes

Interface:

USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Maps & Memory:

Basemap:

yes

Ability to add maps:

yes

Built-in memory:

1.7 GB

Accepts data cards:

no

Waypoints/favorites/locations:

2000

Routes:

200

Track log:

10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Features:

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):

yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)

Electronic compass:

no

Touchscreen:

no

Barometric altimeter:

no

Camera:

no

Geocaching-friendly:

yes (paperless)

Custom maps compatible:

yes

Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):

yes

Outdoor GPS games:

no

Hunt/fish calendar:

yes

Sun and moon information:

yes

Tide tables:

yes

Area calculation:

yes

Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):

yes

Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):

no

Picture viewer:

no

Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data):